Advanced Soldering Workshop

Chain bracelet with handcrafted S-clasp


Jaf Elias

Jaf Elias

4 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests       $250 (Afterpay available)
Melbourne
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Craft
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Jewellery Making Gifts
In this 4-hour hands-on session, you'll learn to craft a beautiful chain bracelet with a custom S-clasp. I'll guide you through advanced soldering techniques, jump ring creation, link texturing, and clasp fabrication. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a completed bracelet and a deeper understanding of working with chain links and secure clasps—skills you can apply to future jewellery projects.
What You’ll Learn
  • Precise soldering – Master soldering techniques for intricate chain links.
  • Jump ring creation & texturing – Learn how to create and texture jump rings for a unique finish.
  • S-clasp fabrication – Design and fabricate a custom S-clasp to complement your bracelet.
  • Finishing & polishing – Perfect your piece with professional techniques.
What you'll get
  • Your own handcrafted chain bracelet – A unique, custom-designed bracelet with a personalised S-clasp.
  • Advanced soldering skills – Techniques you can apply to future jewellery projects.
  • Knowledge of design, texturing & finishing – Helping you refine your jewellery-making practise.
What to bring
  • Yourself & your creativity – Come ready to experiment and create!
  • A notepad & pen – For sketching ideas and taking notes.
  • Closed-toe shoes – Essential for safety in the workshop.
  • Hair ties – To keep long hair secure.
Location

120-122 Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy VIC

Advanced Soldering Workshop location
More about this class

This class is new, and is covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Jaf Elias
Jaf Elias

female Women-owned

Hi I am Jaf, of Jaf Elias Designs and I am a Contemporary Jewellery Designer and artist based in Naarm (Melbourne), and my work reflects the stories, emotions, and experiences that shape me. Jewellery, to me, is not just an art form—it is a language, a way to express the intangible, the personal, and the deeply felt. I create pieces that transcend mere adornment, becoming vessels for memory, spirituality, and transformation.
As an empath, I find solace in the whimsical, fantastical, and magical realms, drawing inspiration from the beauty found in imperfection, nostalgia, and the fleeting moments that shape our lives. My work offers an escape into these worlds, a space where the wearer can connect with something beyond the ordinary.
My creative process is intuitive and deeply personal. I combine intricate hand fabrication and complex soldering with the free-flowing nature of lost wax casting, allowing metals to take on organic, unpredictable forms. This balance of precision and spontaneity gives my work a raw, almost ancient quality—each piece feels as if it has been unearthed from another time, carrying with it a sense of history and mystery. I am drawn to textures, layers, and the interplay between polished surfaces and rugged, untouched edges.
Rings hold a particularly special place in my heart, a connection rooted in childhood memories and the sentimental weight they carry. But beyond rings, I create jewellery that tells a story—pieces that feel like heirlooms from an imagined past, infused with meaning and emotion.
Through my work, I hope to offer more than just jewellery. I want to create small, wearable worlds—pieces that invite wonder, evoke emotion, and remind us that even in the most delicate details, there is magic.
Achievements:
Finalist of Profile 2025 Competition from JMGA NSW (The Jewellers and
Metalsmiths of Australia)
Featured in Radiant Pavillion article

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